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The 3 Worst Moves You Can Make During a Market Crash

When the market takes a dive, emotions take the wheel. But let’s face it, most people make the same poor decisions over and over again. If you want to not only survive but thrive during this crash, avoid these three costly mistakes:

1️⃣ Panic Selling at the Bottom

You didn’t sell when things were high, but now that prices have dropped 10-20% or more, you’re in a rush to bail out? That’s exactly what retail traders do—selling low and regretting it later. Look at Bitcoin, which fell to $3,100 in 2018 and had people calling crypto “dead.” Fast forward to 2021 when it hit $69,000. Ethereum crashed to $80, only to surge past $4K. Solana dropped to $8 after FTX collapsed, then shot up 1,000%. Don’t let yourself be the exit liquidity for smarter investors.

2️⃣ Going All-In on “Buying the Dip” Too Early

Sure, the market looks like a bargain, but who says this is rock bottom? Buying the dip is a smart strategy, but going all-in too soon is a surefire way to make a reckless move. What if Bitcoin drops another 15%? What if that altcoin you’re averaging into never bounces back? Instead:

• Use laddered entries (make smaller buys at different price points).

• Keep cash reserves ready for deeper dips.

• Focus on strong assets like BTC, ETH, and XRP, not the latest hype coin.

3️⃣ Blindly Holding Forever

“Holding forever” sounds like a noble strategy—until you realize some assets never recover. Just ask anyone who held LUNA, Voyager, or Celsius. Some altcoins won’t reach new all-time highs, ever. Instead:

• Set price targets and take profits during bull runs.

• Rotate into more resilient assets as market narratives shift.

• If an asset breaks long-term support, reconsider whether it’s worth holding on to.

💡 The Bottom Line?

Surviving a market crash isn’t about luck—it’s about having a solid strategy, patience, and knowing when to make the right moves. Don’t fall victim to common market mistakes. Play smart.